"The cherry blossoms are all in full bloom as spring comes, and we really expect to reap a bountiful harvest this year." In Shanzhaolijia village of Yantai, East China's Shandong province, a group of cherry growers are hard at work in their greenhouses.
Wang Weizhi, owner of 12 high-end greenhouses, said cherry growing has led to a significant increase in local farmers' income. They once harvested large cherries with a diameter of over 32mm and sold them for a high price of 220 yuan ($30.58) per pound.
When asked about the secrets to success, Wang said the farmers use advanced technologies to strictly control the temperature, humidity, and light in the greenhouses.
"We've provided the cherry trees with the most favorable growing environment," said Wang. "We keep the temperature difference at a 'golden 13 C' to make the cherries taste sweeter. The sugar content of our products is generally around 24 to 25 percent, with a maximum of up to 29 percent."
Wang said all the fertilizers they use are organic and high-quality, and thereby the cherries have a great taste and are nutritionally complete.
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